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Trekking in India

An expert guide to the best treks in the Indian Himalaya

By Shikha Tripathi

Travel Guides

A world of discovery

Unbiased travel guides from impartial experts

Europe by river

An expert guide to Europe's best river cruises

By Douglas Ward

Cruising the Galapagos

An expert guide to planning a Galapagos cruise

By Wendy Yanagihara

Hiking in the Caucasus

An expert guide to the best treks and hikes in the Caucasus mountains

By Baia Dzagnidze

Hiking in Vietnam

An expert guide to the best treks & hikes in Vietnam

By Joshua Zukas

Chimpanzee trekking

An expert guide to seeing chimpanzees in the wild

By Philip Briggs

Zimbabwe safaris

An expert guide to the best safari camps in Zimbabwe

By Anthony Ham

Trekking in Nepal

An expert guide to the best treks in Nepal

By Stuart Butler

Gorilla trekking

How and where to see gorillas in the wild

By Philip Briggs

Safari in Botswana

An expert guide to Botswana's best safari reserves, camps and experiences

By Anthony Ham

Safari in Kenya

Kenya's best safari reserves and camps

By Stuart Butler

Safari in Tanzania

An expert guide to Tanzania's best safari parks & camps

By Philip Briggs

Walking in the UK

An essential guide to planning a walking holiday in the UK

By Simon Heptinstall

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Balkans

Balkans

Europe’s forgotten wonderland

Costa Rica

Costa Rica

The most biodiverse country on earth

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

A land for wanderers

Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan

Moutains and nomads

Morocco

Morocco

The hospitable gateway to Africa

Namibia

Namibia

Southern Africa's hidden gem

Nepal

Nepal

The country at the top of the world

New Zealand

New Zealand

Adventures at the end of the earth

Peru

Peru

Hidden treasures for those that look

Rwanda

Rwanda

Everything in one perfect package

South Africa

South Africa

Safari and beyond in the Rainbow Nation

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Ancient civilisation and endless beaches

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